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Improbable Defence is transforming synthetic environments through Skyral (Sponsored)
Skyral enables government and industry to develop and adapt synthetic solutions more quickly, efficiently and reliably.
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Europe turns to industrial and procurement co-operation with Ukraine as supplies continue
Equipment has continued to flow into Ukraine from the European Union (EU), NATO and western countries as the war against Russia continues but other types of support with longer-term prospects are appearing.
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Australia commissions HMAS Arafura three-and-a-half years behind schedule
The Royal Australian Navy has finally commissioned the first Arafura-class offshore patrol vessel – more than three years behind schedule – highlighting the programme’s delays, design compromises and ongoing industrial restructuring.
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Interview: Edge Group eyes Indonesian market for naval and UAV expansion
The UAE’s Edge Group has been positioning itself as a key defence and technology partner to Indonesia, where it has been focusing on naval platforms, UAVs and long-term industrial collaboration.
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UK releases security strategy and plans for future defence spending boost
The UK’s National Security Strategy brings together the recently released Strategic Defence Review (SDR), Strategic Security Review, AUKUS Review and Industrial and Trade Strategies. At the same time, the UK made a commitment to reach defence spending of 5% of GDP by 2035 and Germany committed to 3.5% by 2029.
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Ukrainian Air Force awaits donated L-39ZA aircraft
12th November 2021
Lithuania is donating an L-39ZA Albatross trainer/light attack aircraft to Ukraine.
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Missile defence acquisition process needs more tweaking, says GAO
12th November 2021
US congressional watchdog recommends more work to align missile defence capabilities with end-user requirements.
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North Korea fires ballistic missile from submarine
12th November 2021
North Korea fired a new type of short-range ballistic missile from a submarine for the first time last month.
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Philippines welcomes final five Black Hawks
11th November 2021
Delivery of five S-70i helicopters to the Philippines marks the completion of a 16-aircraft order.
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Czechs to receive Viper training device
11th November 2021
FMS contract modification for Czech Republic covers one training device for the AH-1Z helicopter.
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Naval Warfare
HII struggles to grow despite Alion acquisition
11th November 2021
Huntington Ingalls Industries has released its Q3 2021 report, showing limited growth from Q3 2020.
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Naval Warfare
Nigeria looks forward to new pair of OPVs
11th November 2021
Two offshore patrol vessels for the Nigerian Navy will reportedly feature indigenous systems and technology transfer from Dearsan. The Turkish shipbuilder will hope for better luck in the African market, though, following problems implementing deals in Libya and Sudan.
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Naval Warfare
Sonardyne and Wavefront demonstrate XLUUV obstacle avoidance
11th November 2021
DASA is testing commercial-off-the-shelf technologies on a supersized uncrewed underwater vessel.
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Air Warfare
RAAF enhances air operations capability with TAOT
11th November 2021
Rohde & Schwarz says it is undertaking substantial upgrades of its Transportable Air Operations Tower.
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Air Warfare
Simsek target drone bares its teeth
11th November 2021
Turkish Aerospace has converted a target drone into a kamikaze aircraft — but there is no sign yet of a timeline for entry into service.
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Air Warfare
China’s AHL programme inches forward
11th November 2021
China's progress on the heavylift AHL has been far less than rapid, but it is claimed a contract was recently signed to push things along.
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Air Warfare
Rostec’s modernised rotorcraft takes maiden voyage
10th November 2021
The modernised Ka-226T flew for the first time during flight tests at the Mil and Kamov National Helicopter Centre.
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Air Warfare
General Electric to trisect and transition to aviation
10th November 2021
General Electric will divide into three separate companies, with a focus on healthcare, energy and aviation respectively.
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Naval Warfare
UK tunes MEWSIC to exploit complex electromagnetic environment
10th November 2021
An EW contract marks a first phase of a wider project to enhance the capabilities of UK RN frigates, destroyers and aircraft carriers.
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French defence chief lays out strategic vision
10th November 2021
A new strategic vision for the French military seeks to maintain readiness in an unstable world.
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Naval Warfare
Pakistan receives first Chinese-built frigate
10th November 2021
The Type 054A/P, of which Pakistan has ordered four from China, will be Islamabad's most sophisticated warship to date.
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Naval Warfare
Leidos advances torpedo protection for US submarines
9th November 2021
NAVSEA exercises contract option for further development of active countermeasure against acoustic anti-submarine torpedoes.
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Air Warfare
Boeing to integrate low-band jamming pod on Growlers
9th November 2021
Next Generation Low-Band Jammer to be installed aboard EA-18G aircraft as part of wider EW upgrade programme.
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Air Warfare
US orders Lot 20 JASSM-ER missiles
9th November 2021
Lockheed Martin will produce 94 extended-range JASSM missiles for the USAF.
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